Rains, strong winds lash Lahore amid several Punjab areas

Torrential rains and stormy winds lashed several areas of Punjab including the provincial capital here plunging low-lying areas in knee-deep water, deserted the roads and dipped down the mercury. Lahore this morning remained overcast with dark clouds blurring the visibility to the extent of giving the impression of night scene, while the vehicles had to switch on their headlights on the roads. Meanwhile, heavy downpours with strong winds started and the low-lying areas jiffy went under accumulated water. The people felt relieved from the scorching heat, as the temperature significantly went down due to rains.

Weather turned pleasant as torrential rains and stormy winds swept through several parts of Punjab including Sahiwal, Gojranawala, Kamonki, Sheikhupura, Pakpatan, Kasur, Kasowal and Chechawatni also. This spate of rain continuing intermittently, while the wall of a house at Model Town area of Sahiwal caving in due to rains injured one woman.